Hope International Academy

About this program

Hope International Academy is a family-oriented international school located next to the seawall in Chatan, Okinawa, Japan. As an official educational institution certified by Okinawa Prefecture (学校法人), the school provides holistic education for children from birth through high school graduation. The school community celebrates diversity, bringing together students from various backgrounds, experiences, and cultures to develop internationally-minded learners. Hope's mission centers on empowering students to affect positive change through their "Global Reach" philosophy—inspiring families, the local community, and the world. Operating across two campuses in the Chatan area, Hope offers a unique opportunity for traveling families seeking quality English-medium education in Japan. The school's volunteer-led directors and dedicated faculty create a nurturing environment where students develop as confident, reflective critical thinkers prepared for global citizenship.